US Bridges

Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch

Fair

Shelby County, Missouri · S 8 T 58 N R 10 W · Structure no. 5091

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,486
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,486 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,303 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 15 S
CrossesDrain Dtch
LocationS 8 T 58 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 15
CountyShelby County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.84528, -92.03133
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,486 (2024)
Projected traffic2,303 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch carry?

About 1,486 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 15 S over Drain Dtch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.